ANTI-MOLD & MILDEW SPRAY

How to remove mold and mildew with tea tree oil

First things first – prevention is better than the cure! The best way to combat mold is to prevent it growing in the first place. The best way to do this is to ensure fresh air is circulating and damp air can leave the room.  The easiest thing to do is to remember to open a window before/after a bath or shower etc, or use your built-in extractor fan. If damp air cannot leave the room, you WILL get mold and mildew sooner or later.

Assuming you already have mold, here’s how to get rid of it safely and naturally with tea tree oil

Depending on the size of area of mold you are tackling, you will need:

• Pure tea tree oil
• Sponge or cloth
• Toothbrush
• Scrub brush
• Spray bottle

Instructions

1. Mix 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of warm water, add it to the spray bottle and give it a good shake to mix.
2. To destroy the mold, spray the solution on the affected areas and leave for an hour or so, before attempting to scrub and remove the mold residue.
3. Once an hour has passed, spray the affected area once more and immediately get to work scrubbing and removing the mold residue with the scrub brush & toothbrush. Once removed, wipe down with a damp cloth to clean.
4. Once all the mold is removed, lightly spray the area once again and work the spray into all the little nooks and crannies, but don’t rinse, leave the tea tree oil in place. This last step will help to prevent the mold and mildew from returning for quite some time.